Solothurn Cathedral, Solothurn

Name: Solothurn Cathedral
Address: Seilergasse 4, Solothurn, 4500, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 32 626 46 46

#1 among attractions in Solothurn

Top attraction, Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The St. Ursus Cathedral or Solothurn Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Basel in the city of Solothurn, Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. ()

Local name: St. Ursenkathedrale Completed: 26 September 1773 (250 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueSpire height: 217 ftCoordinates: 47°12'30"N, 7°32'22"E

Address

Seilergasse 4Solothurn 4500 Switzerland

Contact

+41 32 626 46 46

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Day trips

Solothurn Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kunstmuseum Solothurn, Enter Museum, Waldegg Castle, Blumenstein Castle.

~900 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Kunstmuseum Solothurn, Solothurn
5 min walk • The Kunstmuseum Solothurn or Art Museum Solothurn is an art museum in the Swiss town Solothurn.
~1940 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Enter Museum, Solothurn
10 min walk • Enter is a museum for computer and consumer electronics in the Swiss town of Solothurn. Now a non-profit foundation, it originated as the project of Swiss entrepreneur Felix Kunz.
1.1 miN
Forts and castles, Historical place
Waldegg Castle
29 min walk • Waldegg Castle is a castle near Solothurn, but in the municipality of Feldbrunnen-St.Niklaus of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
0.6 miN
Museum, Forts and castles
Blumenstein Castle, Solothurn
15 min walk • Blumenstein Castle is an estate house in the municipality of Solothurn of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. In 1952 it became the home of the Historical Museum of Solothurn.
~540 ftS
Baroque architecture
Palais Besenval, Solothurn
3 min walk • The Palais Besenval is a baroque palace at Kronengasse 1 in the Swiss city of Solothurn.
0.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Steinbrugg Castle, Solothurn
12 min walk • Steinbrugg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Solothurn of the Canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
~300 ftNW
47°12'32"N • 7°32'19"E
Museum Altes Zeughaus, Solothurn
2 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
1.3 miN
Memorial
Verena Gorge Hermitage
33 min walk • The Verena Gorge Hermitage is a hermitage located in the Verena Gorge, to the north of the city of Solothurn, Switzerland.
~970 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Konzertsaal, Solothurn
5 min walk • The Concert Hall in Solothurn, Switzerland, is a concert hall where choral and instrumental music is regularly performed.
~390 ftSW
Church
Jesuit Church, Solothurn
2 min walk • Jesuit church - a Roman Catholic temple in the city of Solura, Switzerland. The construction of the church began in 1680, it was built for nine years. Probably designed by the Jesuit Heinrich Mayer. The temple was to promote counter -reformation. Baroque, single -nave temple, 40 meters long.
~1870 ftSW
City wall
Krummturm, Solothurn
10 min walk • The Krummturm is a medieval fortified tower in the city of Solothurn on the banks of the Aare River in Switzerland. Although the name suggests a crooked building, this is not true. Only the roof appears crooked from most sides.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Solothurn Cathedral open?

Solothurn Cathedral is open:

Monday 8 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Solothurn Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Museum Altes Zeughaus, Solothurn (2 min walk), Jesuit Church, Solothurn (2 min walk), Palais Besenval, Solothurn (3 min walk), Kunstmuseum Solothurn, Solothurn (5 min walk).

How to get to Solothurn Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Solothurn Cathedral:

Bus

Baseltor • Lines: 12, 2, 3, 9 (4 min walk)
Kunstmuseum • Lines: 12, 2, 3, 9 (5 min walk)

Train

Solothurn Baseltor (5 min walk)
Solothurn (8 min walk)

Light rail

Solothurn RBS • Lines: Re, S8 (10 min walk)